Channel i will air the popular serial "Choita Pagol” at 7:50 tonight. Written by Brindabon Das, the serial is directed by Mahfuz Ahmed. Mahfuz also plays the tide role. The incredibly popular serial will come to and end soon. The Daily Star (TDS) recendy spoke to Mahfuz on "Choita Pagol”: TDS: Busy with shooting?

Mahfuz: 1 was down with fever last week. Shooting was on hold due to my ailment.

TDS: Which is the first work you did post Eid?

Mahfuz: 1 acted in a tele-film directed by Shokal Ahmed, which

was aired by Channel i on September 16. 'Veet-Channel i Shera Shundor' discovery Hasin acted opposite me.

TDS: How many more episodes does “Choita Pagol” have?

Mahfuz: The serial will end after 20 more episodes.

TDS: Where is “Choita Pagol” shot? Mahfuz: It was shot at the Holdiya village in Munshiganj. The locals were very enthusiastic during shooting and were very helpful. We had a lot of fun shooting at that location. TDS: When does your next directorial venture begin?

Mahfuz: The shooting is likely to begin in December this year, with

preparation on in full throttie. The serial, a comedy written by Proshun Rahman, is titled “Mind Your Language". People arrive in Dhaka every day from many districts, often with the goal of taking an English course and fly abroad for a job. The story highlights this trend. The casting for the serial is on.

TDS: Will you be acting in the new serial?

Mahfuz: No. I will direct it. But sev- i eral popular stars will be cast in the

TDS: How many TV plays do you plan to direct for the coming Eid-ul--Adha?

Mahfuz: Possibly four.